Visualizing the Mundus Imaginalis: Analytical Psychology, Art, and Mysticism

Visualizing the Mundus Imaginalis: Analytical Psychology, Art, and Mysticism

The concept of Mundus Imaginalis which was introduced by James Hillman from Sufism into analytical psychology is conceived more expansively in Sufism, and is thought to go beyond the psychoid, to include levels of the spirit world and imagination that are independent of the psyche. Mundus Imaginalis plays a central role in the abstract photographs and video art of Ryan Bush. A number of his recent series, including Visions, Satori, Stream of Consciousness, and Presence, have emerged out of meditation on the Mundus Imaginalis, The Red Book, and visionary experiences. These 3-D photographs connect the viewer to the psychoid level as they integrate the physical with the imaginal, and give the viewer an interactive and transformative experience at different states of consciousness. Participants will be given 3-D glasses to have a living experience of the work. The presenters will be in dialogue with one another and will provide ideas from analytical psychology, fine art photography, mystic traditions including Sufism and Tibetan Buddhism, and physics, to reach a deeper understanding of the Mundus Imaginalis.

Ryan Bush, PhD, is an artist, author, and linguist, whose photography explores themes of consciousness, the visionary experience, and the sacred mysteries hidden in the mundance. He is represented by several art galleries and exhibits internationally. His work is featured in collections including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and the C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco.

D. Steven Nouriani, PhD, MFT, is an Jungian Analyst and has been presenting on various topics in depth psychology at conferences in the US and abroad for two decades. Dr. Nouriani teaches in the analytic training program at the Jung Institute and at various bay area universities. He is in private practice in San Francisco and San Jose, working with children, adults, couples, and groups.

- No Continuing Education Credits are available for this event.